Just this side of Heaven theres a place called, Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that is especially close to someone, here that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty food, water, and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been old and ill or made are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt and maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams and days of times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they miss someone special to them who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenyl stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddeny he runs from the group, flying over the green grass. His legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and once more look into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life, but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.

~Author Unknown

Pepper


When I adopted Pepper from HSMC, I was told that she had been abused by this old farmer. I didn't know the extent of the abuse, only that I had to help this dog with the big sad brown eyes and coat of silk. Sierra was only two at the time, so I was a little concerned about Peppers behavior around a loud child. The two of them bonded very quickly and became inseparable. Sierra would ride Pepper like a horse. Pepper would lay down on the floor and let Sierra sit on her and then she would stand up then they would walk all over the place.

I will never forget Sierra's 1st day of school. Pepper cried all day. She soon learned the schedule of the bus and would sit waiting patiently, staring intently out the window to see her little girl come out the door of that big yellow thing. Pepper slept in bed with Sierra every night doing her job. Protecting her human. When arthritis took over, she would sleep at her doorway.

Pepper never came to like men, which in a way was good. She wasn't a prejudiced dog. Race nor ethnicity meant a thing to her. If you were a man, you were not coming in her house period. Because of the abuse, Pepper was not a trusting dog. She wasn't a dog that you could take anywhere other than walks in the neighborhood and hope and pray she didn't see another dog, or God help you a cat.

Despite all her faults which I know came from the abuse, she was a loving, gentle, devoted dog. She gave us 12 years filled with happiness and comfort. I could ask for no more. I slept peacefully at night knowing that no one or nothing was going to get close to her house without her letting me know. I miss that security tremendously.

I know that she was as happy and content with us as we were with her.

But now Pepper sits on a shelf in my bedroom watching over me, and I know that she out of pain and is healthy again. I know that once she crossed that Rainbow Bridge on Feb. 8th, 2008, she learned to like other dogs and is probably sleeping with a cat right now.

Donna Smith

Harlem aka Little Buddy

Harlem adopted May 20th, 2001 at the age of 2 years. He was our Little Buddy who loved everybody, loved to travel and see it all. He saw the end on this life and started his next journey on July 27th, 2007 where he will be waiting for us. Harlem will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Betty & George Peyton with Hrothgar (the Big Guy), Alarm (Doodle Bug) & Differ (the Baby Girl).

Samantha

Sammy was born on Aug.9th, 1995. She was a loving little sheltie who was spoiled rotten. She crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on March 1st, 2007. Sammy will be missed greatly.

The Palmer Family

Freya
She was a major sweetheart of a dog. She was a wonderful companion for 13 years. She could make anybody smile at anytime. She is missed and still loved.

~Betty & George Peyton, Ohio

Big "O"
You will always be part of our Heart! Kiss Mom & Dad for us! Our only regret is that we only had 4 years with you!

~Kathie, Betty & Richard

Griffin
We loved you so much. You were a great companion. You will have a place in our hearts forever. May you have eternal peace and happiness.

~ Andy & Candy